are there any phone calls that work for those living in Israel? thanks!

Try DC at 12:00ESt    7pm IL time

Long distance will cost you either 18.שח a month with your existing phone line....

or $25 a month, plus an internet connection, and an additional phone. (you can do without the second phone, for another $2, and use your cellphone)

Both options allow US callers to reach you at a US#.      PM me for details if you are doing the 2nd option, this way they give me $25 for reffering you.
                        Otherwise, check the NEwcomer's guide for the details (International Calls page 433?)